Lakeville, MN—The Federal Transit Administration today announced it will be fully funding the federal share of $74.1 million for the METRO Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, a 17-mile transit way running from Minneapolis to Burnsville.
“Today’s announcement is great news for the Lakeville community and for anyone living in the south metro that commutes north towards Bloomington and Minneapolis for work,” said Representative Jon Koznick, R-Lakeville. “By securing these final, federal funds, this crucial project will be able to move forward and help further connect the south metro with the rest of the Twin Cities. It will also be useful in helping reduce traffic congestion for those that travel on the 35W corridor. I am pleased to see this final piece of funding approved and to be a part of a project that will improve the quality of life for south metro residents and those using the I-35 corridor for work or pleasure. All in all, it’s a win-win for everyone involved.”
Rep. Koznick chief authored legislation that was included in the 2017 bonding bill that provided up to $12.1 million in state funding for the project.
The project is scheduled to be complete in 2021 with service to Lakeville planned for the future.
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